Describe and find Corona, NM (mule deer & antelope hunting):
Corona,
New Mexico an isolated, unique
mountain community of some 215
persons, lies on U.S. 54
approximately at the Lincoln and
Torrance County lines. It is compact
community surrounded by vast areas
of open range and U.S. forest land
and is located at the geographic
center of New Mexico. The Village
began as a cowtown in 1899, serving
as a regional trade center for
mining and ranching interest.
The old
El Paso and Northeast Railroad was
constructed from El Paso to
Carrizozo in 1899 and ended in
Corona until 1902 when the line was
extended to Santa Rosa to connect
with the Rock Island Line. The route
passed through Corona and a station
was established. This connection
initiated the growth of Corona as a
trade center.
The
Original plat of the townsite of
Corona was made by Colonel Frank A.
DuBois Sr. He obtained title to the
land under the Preemption Law by
remaining on the land for six months
and paying $1.25 per acre. He
dedicated the townsite to the public
on May 25, 1903. Corona was not
incorporated until 1947.
The
Village has a post office and has a
mayor/council form of government.
There is a mayor, four village
council members and a village
clerk/treasurer. Fire protection is
provided by a 20-member volunteer
fire department. Corona does not
have a police department but is
patrolled by the Lincoln County
Sheriff's Office. Health services
for the Corona area are provided by
two Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's)
who provide ambulance service and a
nurse practitioner who comes weekly
from the Carrizozo Health Center to
serve the citizens of Corona.
Corona's business district is
located along U.S. Highway 54 and
consists of one full service
gasoline station, one self-serve
gasoline station combined with a
mini-mart, one grocery store, one
cafe', one food grill, a laundry,
one bar, one auto repair service,
one hardware store, and one gift
shop.
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Where can I find information on a NM hunting license?
- New Mexico Game &
Fish publishes that information both online and
in a handbook which can also be downloaded in a .pdf
file (but it's lengthy). Click on
HUNTING LICENSE to go straight to that
information.
- No one under 18
years of age may hunt with a firearm without
possessing a certificate proving that he/she has
passed this or another state’s hunter education
course. Uncertified juveniles may shoot (not hunt
with) firearms if under adult supervision or in a
supervised program. It is also illegal for anyone
under 18 to apply for, or buy, any firearms hunting
license before passing a hunter education course.
Hunter Education click here.
Where is the nearest airport to most of the New Mexico hunting properties?
- There are several
airports, but Albuquerque, (ABQ) most
used by guests. The Albuquerque International
Sunport is a world-renowned, full-service facility
that welcomes more than six million travelers per
year. As the state’s largest commercial airport, the
Sunport serves as the gateway to the diverse
cultures, rich history and breathtaking landscapes
that are New Mexico. Airlines include: American,
Continental, Delta, Express Jet, Frontier, Mesa,
Northwest, Southwest, United and US Airways (to name
a few).
- In the southern
part of the state, Roswell (ROW) also
has an airport serviced by American Eagle.
Over the years, it's been our experience that hunters prefer
having ground transportation while hunting with us -- we DO provide
transportation to/from the hunting ground every day, but sometimes
it's nice to be able to 'see the sights' -- and New Mexico is
certainly scenic. We don't offer ranch vehicles to our guests
because of insurance restrictions, so if you're thinking about
renting a car it might be a good idea.
What is the weather like?
- Visit the website
of
NOAA the U.S. National Weather Service -- they
have lots of data about current and previous years'
weather for each region or state to help you plan
your trip.
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